2024年高考英语考前必练密卷03（新高考专用）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型(A)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁：考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Who made Mike love skateboarding
A．Catherine. B．John. C．Lucy.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Are you enjoying this beautiful Saturday, Catherine
W: Of course, I love weekends. I often go out with my friend Lucy at weekends. How long have you been skateboarding, Mike
M: Three years ago, my brother John got me into it. I didn’t like it at first, but now I enjoy it.
2．When did the woman begin to sneeze
A．On Monday morning. B．On Monday afternoon. C．On Monday night.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Are you feeling all right, Annie You look a bit pale.
W: That’s because I’m still recovering from the flu. It seemed everything was fine until Monday morning. Then I started sneezing on Monday afternoon and by bedtime my temperature had reached 39.5 degrees.
3．Why does the man like the country better
A．Because it is quiet and tidy.
B．Because it is less crowded.
C．Because it is full of trees.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Jack, are you fond of the town
M: No, I prefer the country.
W: Can you tell me the reason
M: Because the town is noisy and dirty.
4．What was the final score
A．3: 2. B．3: 3. C．3: 4.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Hey, Max. How was your soccer match
M: Well, it was a tie game at the start, 3-3. Unfortunately, our goalkeeper couldn’t make that crucial save at the end.
W: Oh dear. I’m sorry to hear that.
5．What does the man mean
A．He’s sure to pass the test.
B．He also thinks the test difficult.
C．He hopes the woman can pass the test.
【答案】B
【原文】W: Do you think Professor Morrison’s biology test was too difficult
M: Well, I wish I could just get a passing mark.
第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6．What is the main industry in the woman’s hometown now
A．Fishing. B．Sheep farming. C．Potato growing.
7．What does the man think of the woman’s hometown
A．It’s recommended for travelling.
B．It’s a place with pleasant weather.
C．It’s not a good place to make a living.
【答案】6．C 7．B
【原文】M: Hello, I am a reporter from the News Daily. Can I ask you a few questions about your hometown
W: Yes, please.
M: Is farming the main industry here
W: Well, actually, no. There used to be a lot of sheep farming and fishing but recently a lot of people have started growing potatoes.
M: I see. Ah, what’s the weather like
W: In summer, we get some fairly nice and sunny days, with a temperature of about 20 degrees centigrade. In winter, the average temperature is about 8 degrees centigrade, and it gets a little wet.
M: Sounds like a good place.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8．How many friends does the man want to invite to the party
A．14. B．25. C．13.
9．Why is Matt mentioned in the conversation
A．He suggests the idea of the party.
B．He will help with the man’s party.
C．He had a big birthday party last year.
【答案】8．B 9．C
【原文】M: Mum, my thirteenth birthday is coming up, and I want to have a big party this year. Can I invite all my friends
W: Sure, Tom. How many friends are you thinking of inviting
M: Twenty-five!
W: That’s quite a lot. Last year there were only fourteen. Why do you want to invite so many people
M: Mum, it’s a special year! I’m turning thirteen, and it’s a big deal. Thirteenth birthday parties are popular. My friend Matt had a big one last year, and all his friends and neighbors came.
W: I understand, but our house is too small for so many people. We’ll have to find a different place to have the party. Do you have any ideas
M: Blue Frog is the place for a family or friends to get-together. It is near our school.
W: Alright. Up to you.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10．Why does Bruce come to Gloria
A．To issue an invitation.
B．To help her organize a school dance.
C．To inquire about studying abroad.
11．Where will Gloria be on Saturday night
A．In a restaurant. B．In a dance studio. C．At her cousin’s place.
12．What does Gloria advise Bruce to do
A．Practice tennis with her. B．Get in touch with Alice.
C．Search for information online.
【答案】10．A 11．C 12．B
【原文】M: Hey, Gloria, have you heard about the school dance this weekend
W: Yes, Bruce, what’s up
M: Hmm. Have you had a date I wonder if you’d like to go with me.
W: I’d love to Bruce, but I have a family reunion on Saturday night at my cousin’s house. She will study abroad soon. We will have a big family dinner and I need to prepare a gift for her.
M: That’s totally fine, Gloria. I guess I might go alone.
W: Well, when I played tennis with Alice yesterday, she mentioned she wanted to go to the dance party, but she couldn’t find any one to pair up with. You may try asking her.
M: Oh, really, thanks for the information.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13．What is the man doing
A．Attending a course.
B．Conducting an interview.
C．Hosting a talent show.
14．Why does Kate gather close friends when setting goals
A．To compete with them.
B．To lose weight together.
C．To share her problems with them.
15．What does Kate believe is the benefit of involving others in goal-setting
A．It helps keep one honest.
B．It allows for friendly competition.
C．It ensures complete secrecy of goals.
16．Why do most people struggle to reach their goals
A．They lack determination.
B．They set unrealistic goals.
C．They lose focus due to busy lives.
【答案】13．B 14．C 15．A 16．C
【原文】M: Good morning. Today we’ll talk about goal-setting and we have a special guest here, Kate Warwick. Welcome to our program, Mrs. Warwick.
W: Thank you!
M: So Mrs. Warwick, can you tell us about your work in goal-setting
W: Well. When it comes to goal-setting, I’m really focused. For example, if I want to lose weight, I will get a group of close friends around me and tell them I want to lose weight and increase my
health. Then I’ll take action to achieve this goal by stopping eating unhealthy foods, etc.
M: Why do you gather some close friends together
W: It is important for me because I need support. I know I can’t do it on my own. Also it helps, because I am able to share my problems with them. And by telling other people “I really want to do this and I seek your help”, they can keep you honest, I suppose.
M: And why is it that most people do so badly at reaching goals
W: They lose focus. Everybody’s life is busy. There is so much happening in everybody’s life that what happens is that they might have a goal, and then something will get in the road of that.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17．What does John think about the City Theatre
A．It’s close. B．It’s small. C．It’s crowded.
18．What is Liz’s purpose of making the phone call
A．To share some information. B．To give an invitation. C．To ask a favour.
19．Who had Liz planned to go with
A．Alice. B．John. C．John’s wife.
20．What is the probable relationship between John and Liz
A．Husband and wife. B．Fellow workers. C．Friends.
【答案】17．B 18．C 19．A 20．C
【原文】W: Hi John, how are you
M: I’m great, Liz. Nice to hear from you. What can I do for you
W: I suppose you’ve heard that Jonathan Charles is performing at the City Theatre this evening.
M: Of course. My wife and I are going. He’s our favourite singer, but I’m surprised a big star like him is performing at such a small theatre. Aren’t you going to see him
W: Well, that’s why I’m calling you. I was supposed to be going with my friend Alice in her car, but she’s ill and she can’t go. I was wondering if you could give me a lift.
M: Of course we can. We’ll call for you at your house, say 7 p.m.
W: Well, actually I was planning to go straight from work.
M: Oh, right. You work in the city centre, don’t you
W: Yes. Would you be able to pick me up here on your way in
M: Of course. No problem. I’ll see you there at 7 p.m.
W: That’s really nice of you, John. I owe you a favour.
M: Think nothing of it. My pleasure.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Wildlife conservation initiatives offer a meaningful way for individuals to actively participate in the protection of endangered species while gaining insights into how they can contribute to their preservation. For those passionate about wildlife, several programs present opportunities for involvement:
◆ Animal Rescue Project, South Africa:
Engage alongside experienced conservationists in Cape Town, solving the challenge of finding new homes for homeless dogs and cats. The project involves an animal hospital equipped to cater to their medical needs and an adoption center dedicated to finding them permanent homes. Due to financial constraints, the center relies heavily on volunteers to handle daily tasks and provide hands-on care for these animals.
◆ Sea Turtle Conservation Project, Sri Lanka:
Witnessing a decline in sea turtle populations due to various commercial activities, this project focuses on supporting hatcheries(孵化场) in their conservation efforts. Participation in the Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Sri Lanka supports hatcheries in their conservation efforts, including providing financial assistance.Your participation not only aids in providing financial support to these hatcheries but also contributes to the sustainability of sea turtle populations.
◆ Wildlife Conservation Program, Australia:
Immerse yourself in activities such as animal care, facility maintenance, and enrichment tasks, offering an incredible opportunity to gain firsthand international work experience. This program also serves as an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while fostering connections with like-minded individuals from across the globe.
◆ Marine Conservation Program, Bali:
Set in Tianyar, where coral reef degradation threatens the ecosystem, this initiative aims to restore and conserve the reef to ensure a sustainable future for the local community and marine life.
21．What is the primary objective of the Animal Rescue Project in South Africa
A．To provide medical care for injured wildlife.
B．To conduct research on endangered species.
C．To organize volunteer activities in Cape Town.
D．To rehabilitate and rehome stray dogs and cats.
22．How does participation in the Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Sri Lanka contribute to the preservation of sea turtle populations
A．By organizing awareness campaigns about marine conservation.
B．By establishing new habitats for sea turtles.
C．By providing financial support to local hatcheries.
D．By regulating commercial fishing activities.
23．What makes the Wildlife Conservation Program in Australia an attractive opportunity for participants
A．The chance to explore the cultural heritage of Australia.
B．The opportunity to engage in international work experience.
C．The availability of luxurious accommodations for volunteers.
D．The focus on research projects studying various animal species.
【答案】21．D 22．C 23．B
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了全球各地的动物保护项目，包括南非的动物救援项目、斯里兰卡的海龟保护项目以及澳大利亚的野生动物保护项目。这些项目旨在通过各种方式保护和帮助当地的动物种群，例如帮助流浪狗和猫找到新家、支持海龟孵化场的保护工作并提供经济支持，以及为参与者提供国际工作经验的机会。这些项目不仅有助于保护动物，还为参与者提供了参与和支持动物保护事业的平台和机会。
21．细节理解题。根据Animal Rescue Project, South Africa中“Engage alongside experienced conservationists in Cape Town, solving the challenge of finding new homes for homeless dogs and cats. (与开普敦经验丰富的自然资源保护者一起，解决为无家可归的狗和猫寻找新家的挑战。)”可知，南非的动物救援项目的目标是帮助流浪狗和猫得到庇护和再次安置。故选D。
22．细节理解题。根据Sea Turtle Conservation Project, Sri Lanka中“Participation in the Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Sri Lanka supports hatcheries in their conservation efforts, including providing financial assistance. (参与斯里兰卡的海龟保护项目支持孵化场的保护工作，包括提供财政援助。)”可知，参与斯里兰卡的海龟保护项目是通过为当地孵化场提供经济支持为保护海龟做贡献的。故选C。
23．细节理解题。根据Wildlife Conservation Program, Australia中“Immerse yourself in activities such as animal care, facility maintenance, and enrichment tasks, offering an incredible opportunity to gain firsthand international work experience. (让自己沉浸在动物护理、设施维护和丰富任务等活动中，为获得第一手的国际工作经验提供了一个难以置信的机会。)”可知，该项目为参与者提供获得国际工作经验的机会。故选B。
B
In a gray box, I have a thick pile of love letters. I imagine about sharing them with a granddaughter when I’m 90. But my most treasured love letter is from one of my best friends. It’s a handwritten letter years ago when I was having trouble getting over a man. Her letter is the most romantic in my pile. It made no excuses. It simply let me know that I was loved.
Reflecting on her gift, and the dying art of handwritten letters in our age of emails and emoticons, I chose to conduct an experiment this Christmas: replacing presents with heartfelt, handwritten love letters for my family members.
In our digital era, most of us rarely take the time to share deeply considered thoughts and
emotions with the people in our lives. Handwriting captures the writer’s emotions, often preserved longer than digital exchanges. However, technology is taking over. First came typewriters and keyboards. Now a new brain-computer lets people type with their minds. What are we losing when we sacrifice the physical labor behind the written word We tend to value what we struggle for. Have we undervalued the human exchange of ideas
That day, I came across a letter my mom wrote to her parents when she was young. She seemed so comfortable with her parents. It was a relationship I didn’t have with her. I was inspired by my mother’s letter to her parents when I sat down to write my letter to her. I wanted her to know my love, and to close the crack that technology and culture had created between us. With each sentence, I was discovering new and deeper ways of seeing my mother, and making myself known to her in more thoughtful ways as well.
Eight single-space pages later, my hand was aching but I was done. It was only the first of my love letters, but it was already clear: What had begun as a fun project was in fact one of the most important undertakings of my life.
24．Why does the author mention her love letters in Paragraph 1
A．To show her grand charm as a young girl. B．To share them with one of her granddaughters.
C．To highlight the value of handwritten letters. D．To look back upon her romantic relationship.
25．How will technology probably affect us in the digital age
A．Making our interaction less emotional. B．Encouraging our thoughtful communication.
C．Saving our physical labor in conveying emotions. D．Increasing our effort in handwritten exchanges.
26．Why did the author handwrite a letter to her mother
A．To give her mother a big surprise. B．To answer her mother’s handwritten letter.
C．To bridge a communication gap. D．To make her mother feel more comfortable.
27．What did the author learn from her experiment
A．The irreplaceable bond of family members.
B．The tendency of information technology.
C．The expression of emotions in the digital age.
D．The power of handwritten correspondence.
【答案】24．C 25．A 26．C 27．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文以作者自己的亲身经历，说明了手写信件的力量。
24．推理判断题。根据第一段“But my most treasured love letter is from one of my best friends. It’s a handwritten letter years ago when I was having trouble getting over a man. Her letter is the most romantic in my pile. It made no excuses. It simply let me know that I was loved.”（ 但我最
珍贵的关于爱的信是我最好的朋友写的。这是几年前的一封手写信，当时我很难忘记一个男人。她的信是我这堆信中最浪漫的。它没有任何借口。它只是让我知道我被爱着）可知，作者在第一段提到她的关于爱的信是强调手写信件的价值。故选C项。
25．细节理解题。根据第三段“In our digital era, most of us rarely take the time to share deeply considered thoughts and emotions with the people in our lives.”（在我们的数字时代，我们大多数人很少花时间与我们生活中的人分享深思熟虑的想法和情感）可知，数字时代让我们的互动不那么有感情。故选A项。
26．细节理解题。根据第四段“I wanted her to know my love, and to close the crack that technology and culture had created between us.”（ 我想让她知道我的爱，并弥合技术和文化在我们之间造成的裂痕。）可知，作者要手写一封信给她的母亲是因为想弥合沟通差距。故选C项。
27．推理判断题。根据第三段“Handwriting captures the writer’s emotions, often preserved longer than digital exchanges.”（ 手写文字捕捉了作者的情感，通常比数字交流保存得更久）以及最后一段“It was only the first of my love letters, but it was already clear: What had begun as a fun project was in fact one of the most important undertakings of my life.”（ 这只是我的第一封关于爱的信，但我已经很清楚：一开始只是一个有趣的项目，实际上是我一生中最重要的事业之一。）可知，从实验中，我们学到了手写信件的力量。故选D项。
C
Phonetic (语音的) information-the smallest sound elements of speech, typically represented by the alphabet-is considered by many linguists (语言学家) to be the foundation of language. Infants are thought to learn these small sound elements and add them together to make words. But a new study suggests that phonetic information is learnt too late and slowly for this to be the case. Instead, rhythmic information helps babies learn language by emphasizing the boundaries of individual words and is effective even in the first few months of life
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Trinity College Dublin investigated babies' ability to process phonetic information during their first year. The study found that phonetic information wasn't successfully encoded until babies were seven months old, and was still rare for babies at 11 months old when they began to say their first words. A sister study has shown that rhythmic information was processed by babies at two months old -and individual differences predicted later language outcomes.
Professor Giovanni Di Liberto said, “This is the first evidence we have of how brain activity relates to phonetic information changes over time in response to continuous speech.” Previously, studies have relied on comparing the responses to nonsense syllables, like "bif" and “bof” instead.
“We believe that rhythmic information is the hidden glue underpinning the development of a well-functioning language system,” said Cambridge “Infants can use rhythmic information like a scaffold or skeleton to add phonetic information on to. For example, they might learn that the
rhythm pattern of English words is typically strong-weak, as in 'daddy' or 'mummy', with the stress on the first syllable. They can use this rhythm pattern to guess where one word ends and another begins when listening to natural speech.”
Goswami says that there is a long history in trying to explain dyslexia (阅读理解) and developmental language disorder in terms of phonetic problems, but the evidence doesn't add up. She believes that individual differences in children's language originate with rhythm.
28．What is the key to babies language learning according to the new study
A．Nonsense syllables. B．Phonetic information.
C．Rhythmic information. D．Parent-kid interaction.
29．What does the underlined phrase “add up” in the last paragraph probably mean
A．Exist. B．Expand.
C．Seem reasonable. D．Seem formal.
30．What does Giovanni Di Liberto think of the new study
A．It is meaningful.
B．It missed adult participants out.
C．It needs further investigation.
D．Its result proved the previous assumption.
31．What can be concluded from the study
A．It's better for parents to use baby talk.
B．Singing to babies may help them learn a language.
C．It's essential for babies to be exposed to phonetic information.
D．Dyslexia results from poor response to continuous speech.
【答案】28．C 29．C 30．A 31．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了婴儿学习语言的关键在于节奏信息，而非语音信息。
28．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Instead, rhythmic information helps babies learn language by emphasizing the boundaries of individual words and is effective even in the first few months of life”（相反，节奏信息通过强调单词的边界帮助婴儿学习语言，甚至在生命的最初几个月就有效）可推知，新的研究认为婴儿学习语言的关键是节奏信息。故选C。
29．词句猜测题。根据文章最后一段“Goswami says that there is a long history in trying to explain dyslexia (阅读理解) and developmental language disorder in terms of phonetic problems, but the evidence doesn't add up. She believes that individual differences in children's language originate with rhythm”（Goswami说，有很长的历史试图用语音问题来解释阅读障碍和语言发展障碍，但证据并不add up。她认为，儿童语言的个体差异源于节奏）可推知，有很长的历史试图用语音问题来解释阅读障碍和语言发展障碍，但证据并不合理。故“add up”在此处的意思是“看起来合理”。故选C。
30．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Professor Giovanni Di Liberto said, “This is the first evidence we have of how brain activity relates to phonetic information changes over time in response to continuous speech.””（Giovanni Di Liberto教授说，“这是我们首次得到的证据，说明大脑活动如何随着时间的推移与连续语音中的语音信息变化有关。”）可推知，Giovanni Di Liberto认为这项新研究是有意义的。故选A。
31．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Instead, rhythmic information helps babies learn language by emphasizing the boundaries of individual words and is effective even in the first few months of life”（相反，节奏信息通过强调单词的边界帮助婴儿学习语言，甚至在生命的最初几个月就有效）可推知，对婴儿唱歌可能有助于他们学习语言，因为唱歌中的节奏信息可以帮助他们理解和学习语言。故选B。
D
In order to meet growing food production and energy needs in low-and middle-income countries, solar-powered groundwater irrigation (灌溉) is rapidly gaining ground. More than 500,000 solar pumps (泵) have been set up in south Asia over the last few years and a major expansion is planned across sub-Saharan Africa.
Dustin Garrick, professor in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, along with an international team, examined the trend toward solar pumps as a clear opportunity for boosting agricultural yields and reducing poverty, but the opportunity comes with risks.
While replacing electric or gas pumps with solar-powered irrigation holds the promise of reducing carbon emissions (排放), it is not guaranteed. Farmers who have access to these pumps may expand production of crops or diversify into other activities, which are not emissions neutral. Solar pumps will increase groundwater pumping efficiency, which may be desirable in regions that support such increases, but this could worsen groundwater lessening in regions that are already stressed. The cheap clean energy of solar pumps may lead to increased groundwater development, without necessarily decreasing overall emissions.
Despite these challenges, the clean-energy boost can serve as a stimulus for positive change in water and energy management but will require enhanced regulation and planning in both low-and high-income settings. Garrick and his team advocate for improved data collection initiatives, with a shift from separated to integrated approaches. They suggest using technology to measure water pumping and collecting remotely sensed data to monitor land use changes. As well, regulatory improvements are crucial, with mounting limits for carbon emissions and groundwater lessening established at various levels.
With groundwater management already a difficult challenge, we must act fast to understand the implications of the clean energy boost and poverty reduction acts to avoid these gains being won away by wells running dry. The rapid adoption of solar irrigation intensifies the urgency, demanding adaptation from governments and institutions to sail through these complexities.
32．According to paragraph 3, there is a conflict between ________.
A．poor farmers and solar-powered irrigation B．human consumption and clean energy limits
C．crop diversity and crop production expansion D．pumping efficiency and groundwater exhaustion
33．What did Garrick and his team suggest for a positive change
A．Integrating data collection and regulation. B．Improving carbon emission monitoring.
C．Separating data for land use changes. D．Establishing groundwater levels.
34．What does the author propose the readers do
A．Perform as the authorities suggest. B．Act based on further understanding.
C．Quicken the adoption of solar irrigation. D．Challenge the groundwater management.
35．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．The Complexities of Adopting Solar Pumps
B．Solar-Powered Irrigation: Farmers’ New Future
C．The Promise and Risks of Solar-Powered Irrigation
D．Balancing Clean Energy Boost and Poverty Reduction
【答案】32．D 33．A 34．B 35．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了太阳能灌溉正在普及，以及其中存在的机会和风险。
32．细节理解题。根据第三段“Solar pumps will increase groundwater pumping efficiency, which may be desirable in regions that support such increases, but this could worsen groundwater lessening in regions that are already stressed.(太阳能水泵将提高地下水的抽水效率，这在支持这种增加的地区可能是可取的，但这可能会使已经受到压力的地区的地下水减少情况恶化)”可知，抽水效率与地下水枯竭之间存在冲突。故选D。
33．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Garrick and his team advocate for improved data collection initiatives, with a shift from separated to integrated approaches. They suggest using technology to measure water pumping and collecting remotely sensed data to monitor land use changes. As well, regulatory improvements are crucial, with mounting limits for carbon emissions and groundwater lessening established at various levels. (Garrick和他的团队提倡改进数据收集计划，从分离的方法转变为集成的方法。他们建议使用技术来测量抽水和收集遥感数据来监测土地利用的变化。此外，监管方面的改进也至关重要，对碳排放的限制越来越多，在各个层面上都建立了地下水减少的限制)”可知，Garrick和他的团队建议整合数据收集和监管。故选A。
34．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“With groundwater management already a difficult challenge, we must act fast to understand the implications of the clean energy boost and poverty reduction acts to avoid these gains being won away by wells running dry.(由于地下水管理已经是一项艰巨的挑
战，我们必须迅速采取行动，了解促进清洁能源和减少贫困法案的影响，以避免这些成果因水井干涸而失去)”可知，作者建议读者在进一步了解的基础上采取行动。故选B。
35．主旨大意题。根据第一段“In order to meet growing food production and energy needs in low-and middle-income countries, solar-powered groundwater irrigation (灌溉) is rapidly gaining ground.(为了满足低收入和中等收入国家不断增长的粮食生产和能源需求，太阳能地下水灌溉正在迅速普及)”结合文章主要说明了太阳能灌溉正在普及，提到了其中存在的机会和风险。可知，C选项“太阳能灌溉的前景和风险”最符合文章标题。故选C。
第二节(共5小题:每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Helping Your Kids to Be Interested in Sports
Being active and moving is something that is so important for us all, especially for children. 36 However, some parents can feel shocked when they see that their child isn’t interested in sports. So how can you encourage them to have ago
It is such a good idea to lead by example when you are a parent. This is true for a variety of aspects, but especially forgetting children involved in sport. 37 So you need to be someone who is interested and active, if you want any hope of them doing so too. If you lay on the couch all day then they will just learn to do that too.
38 Although they can choose who they want to support, seeing your enthusiasm for a particular player or team can be just what is needed to start their journey. You could look for a team uniform store to get them a sports shirt with their name on for example, as well as see the team play at one of their games. 39
If something is dull, it will be hard for children to be enthusiastic about it. This will make them resent(讨厌) it, which is not a good thing for later in life. If they show particular skill and learn to play sport, then more practice and training can come in. 40 When they can enjoy what they do, they will only see it as something fun to do, rather than what we as adults might see it as, such as a chore to burn calories.
Whatever sport your child chooses to play, encourage them and make it fun, and then it will be something that they will want to carry on doing as they go about the rest of their lives.
A．They won’t be interested in sports if you’re not.
B．here are some other tips that you would share with them.
C．Share your enthusiasm and it will help to lighten a passion.
D．So think about ways that can get them to be active in the sports.
E．How active a child is will impact their overall health and learning.
F．Apart from leading by example, you could also share your favorite team.
G．However, the main message forgetting children into sport is to keep it fun.
【答案】36．E 37．A 38．F 39．C 40．G
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍一些帮助孩子对运动感兴趣的方法。
36．根据上文“Being active and moving is something that is so important for us all, especially for children. (活跃和运动对我们所有人都非常重要，对儿童来说尤为重要。)”可知，这里强调活跃和运动对儿童来说尤为重要。选项E“孩子的活跃程度将影响他们的整体健康和学习。”和上文意思一致。故选E。
37．根据上文“It is such a good idea to lead by example when you are a parent. This is true for a variety of aspects, but especially forgetting children involved in sport.(当你为人父母时，以身作则是个好主意。这在很多方面都是正确的，但尤其是在忘记孩子们参与体育运动这方面。)”可知，作为家长要为孩子树立榜样，结合上文提到体育运动，可知选项A“如果你不感兴趣，他们就不会对体育感兴趣。”和上文意思一致。故选A。
38．根据下文“Although they can choose who they want to support, seeing your enthusiasm for a particular player or team can be just what is needed to start their journey. (尽管他们可以选择他们想要支持的人，但看到你对某个特定球员或球队的热情可能正是他们开始旅程所需要的。)”可知，这里建议家长跟孩子分享喜欢的球员或球队。选项F“除了以身作则，你还可以与他们分享你喜欢的球队。”和下文意思一致。故选F。
39．根据上文“You could look for a team uniform store to get them a sports shirt with their name on for example, as well as see the team play at one of their games. (例如，你可以找一家队服商店给他们买一件印有他们名字的运动衫，也可以看球队参加他们的一场比赛。)”可知，这里举例说明家长在球队的热情。选项C“分享你的热情，这将有助于点燃激情。”和上文意思一致。故选C。
40．根据上文“If they show particular skill and learn to play sport, then more practice and training can come in. (如果他们表现出特殊的技能并且学习运动，那么就应多练习和训练。)”和下文“When they can enjoy what they do, they will only see it as something fun to do, rather than what we as adults might see it as, such as a chore to burn calories.(当他们能够享受自己所做的事情时，他们只会认为这是一件有趣的事情，而不是我们成年人可能认为的事情，比如燃烧卡路里的家务。)”可知，这里建议让孩子参与有乐趣的运动。选项G“然而，让孩子们参与体育运动的关键是让运动变得有乐趣。”和上下文意思一致。故选G。
第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In February 2020, Max’s friend Rick was diagnosed with cancer. Max 41 Rick during the last month of his life, thus becoming 42 of the care provided to his friend by North Devon Hospice (临终关怀医院). “The hospital took such good care of him that I wanted to
do something to show my 43 ,” says Max.
Max 44 a fundraising mission in March 2020. When Max first put up a tent in the yard of his house, he was 10 years old and had just 45 his friend Rick. “Before my friend died of cancer, he gave me a tent and told me to ‘have an adventure’,” says Max.
Through a years-long campaign, he became known as “The Boy in the Tent” and 46 more than 700,000 in 2023. Such a 47 allowed the hospital to 48 around 500 patients in their own homes, helping them face the 49 of an illness like cancer.
When he recalls his 50 experiences. Max says that he won’t 51 a single thing about the past three years. It’s easy to imagine, however, the past years weren’t free of 52 for Max: from collapsed tents to keeping warm throughout storms and snowy nights.
Max faced everything with his positive attitude and goal-driven mind. “One time my tent collapsed in the wind and rain at about 10:00 pm and I 53 to put it up again,” he says. “Despite all, I never regret it. I 54 love my one-of-a-kind adventure and I believe Rick would enjoy it as well if he were 55 .”
41．A．cured B．saved C．missed D．supported
42．A．aware B．ashamed C．proud D．tired
43．A．ambition B．appreciation C．concern D．generosity
44．A．started B．delayed C．continued D．completed
45．A．found B．treated C．contacted D．lost
46．A．collected B．spent C．withdrew D．wasted
47．A．variety B．sum C．style D．theme
48．A．pick out B．turn down C．give up D．care for
49．A．history B．research C．impact D．source
50．A．traveling B．volunteering C．nursing D．camping
51．A．repeat B．change C．remember D．describe
52．A．challenges B．diseases C．repairs D．performances
53．A．hoped B．promised C．managed D．hesitated
54．A．usually B．similarly C．actually D．regularly
55．A．asleep B．present C．strong D．wealthy
【答案】
41．D 42．A 43．B 44．A 45．D 46．A 47．B 48．D 49．C 50．D 51．B 52．A 53．C 54．C 55．B
【导语】本文是记叙文。讲述一个小男孩Max为纪念逝去的朋友并进行慈善募捐而在自家院子里露营数年的故事，展现了Max的坚韧和积极态度。
41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在Rick生命的最后一个月里， Max一直支持着他，从而意
识到北德文郡临终关怀医院为他的朋友提供的照顾。A. cured治愈；B. saved挽救；C. missed错过；D. supported支持。根据前文“In February 2020, Max’s friend Rick was diagnosed with cancer”可知，Rick被诊断出患有癌症，作为朋友，Max应是支持他。故选D项。
42．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在Rick生命的最后一个月里，Max一直支持着他，从而意识到北德文郡临终关怀医院为他的朋友提供的照顾。A. aware意识到的；B. ashamed惭愧的；C. proud自豪的；D. tired疲倦的。根据后文“The hospital took such good care of him that I wanted to do something to show my 3 ,”可知，是让Max意识到北德文郡临终关怀医院为他的朋友提供的照顾。故选A项。
43．考查名词词义辨析。句意：“医院把他照顾得很好，我想做点什么来表达我的感激之情，”Max说。A. ambition雄心；B. appreciation感激；C. concern担心；D. generosity慷慨。根据前文“The hospital took such good care of him that I wanted to do something”可知，医院把Max的朋友照顾的很好，所以他想做点什么来表达他的感激之情。故选B项。
44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：Max于2020年3月开始了筹款任务。A. started开始；B. delayed延迟；C. continued持续；D. completed完成。根据前文“In February 2020, Max’s friend Rick was diagnosed with cancer. Max 1 Rick during the last month of his life”可知，2月Rick被诊断出患有癌症，Max陪他一个月，所以3月应是开始筹款任务。故选A项。
45．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当Max第一次在他家院子里搭起帐篷时，他才10岁，刚刚失去了他的朋友Rick。A. found发现；B. treated以……方式对待；C. contacted联系；D. lost失去。根据前文“Max 1 Rick during the last month of his life”可知，Rick去世了，所以是失去了他的朋友Rick。故选D项。
46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：经过长达数年的宣传，他被称为“帐篷里的男孩”，并在2023年筹集了超过70万英镑。A. collected收集；B. spent花费；C. withdrew退出；D. wasted浪费。根据前文“Max 4 a fundraising mission in March 2020.”可知，Max于2020年3月开始了筹款任务，所以此处应是筹集了超过70万英镑。故选A项。
47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这笔钱使医院能够在自己家里照顾大约500名病人，帮助他们面对癌症等疾病的影响。A. variety不同种类；B. sum总额；C. style风格；D. theme主题。根据前文“Through a years-long campaign, he became known as “The Boy in the Tent” and 6 more than 700,000 in 2023.”可知，Max在2023年筹集了超过70万英镑，所以应是这笔钱使医院能够帮助更多的病人。故选B项。
48．考查动词短语辨析。句意：这笔钱使医院能够在自己家里照顾大约500名病人，帮助他们面对癌症等疾病的影响。A. pick out挑出；B. turn down拒绝；C. give up放弃；D. care for照顾。根据后文“500 patients in their own homes”结合选项可知，应是照顾病人，符合语境。故选D项。
49．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这笔钱使医院能够在自己家里照顾大约500名病人，帮助他
们面对癌症等疾病的影响。A. history历史；B. research研究；C. impact影响；D. source来源。根据前文“helping them face”以及后文“of an illness like cancer”结合选项可知，应是面对癌症等疾病的影响，符合语境。故选C项。
50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当他回忆起他的露营经历。A. traveling旅行；B. volunteering自告奋勇；C. nursing护理；D. camping露营。根据前文“Through a years-long campaign”可知，应是他的露营经历。故选D项。
51．考查动词短语辨析。句意：Max说他不会改变过去三年的任何一件事。A. repeat重复；B. change变化；C. remember记得；D. describe描述。根据后文“Despite all, I never regret it”可知，Max从不后悔，所以是不会改变过去三年的任何一件事。故选B项。
52．考查名词词义辨析。句意：很容易想象，然而，过去的几年对Max来说并不是没有挑战：从倒塌的帐篷到在暴风雨和下雪的夜晚保持温暖。A. challenges挑战；B. diseases疾病；C. repairs修理；D. performances表演。根据后文“from collapsed tents to keeping warm throughout storms and snowy nights.”可知，过去的几年对Max来说是有挑战的。故选A项。
53．考查动词词义辨析。句意：“有一次，晚上10点左右，我的帐篷在风雨中倒塌了，我设法把它重新搭起来，”他说。A. hoped希望；B. promised承诺；C. managed设法；D. hesitated犹豫。根据前文“One time my tent collapsed in the wind and rain”可知，他帐篷在风雨中倒塌了，所以应是设法把它重新搭起来。故选C项。
54．考查副词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，我从不后悔。我真的很喜欢这次独一无二的冒险，我相信如果Rick在场的话，他也会喜欢的。A. usually通常；B. similarly同样；C. actually事实上；D. regularly经常。根据前文“Despite all, I never regret it”可知，Max从不后悔，所以事实上，他很喜欢这次独一无二的冒险。故选C项。
55．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，我从不后悔。我真的很喜欢这次独一无二的冒险，我相信如果Rick在场的话，他也会喜欢的。A. asleep睡着的；B. present存在；C. strong强的；D. wealthy富有的。根据前文“I believe Rick would enjoy it as well”结合选项可知，应是“我相信如果Rick在场的话，他也会喜欢的”之意。故选B项。
第二节(共10小题:每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Different countries have wildly different forms of greeting.
In the USA, when you pass by someone you know, a nod is acceptable, and you usually shake hands with someone you first meet. But in Latin countries, a firm handshake 56 (consider) rude. In my home country, Mauritius, when people meet, they usually kiss each other 57 the cheeks. This is also common in France, 58 the act is called faire la bise. However, this is not 59 universal rule.
During my first week in the USA, I kissed every single girl I met. My friends had to tell me that that was inappropriate, 60 (leave) me in great embarrassment. What is common here,
however, is for friends 61 (hug) each other – something I was not used to. Hugs always make me 62 (frighten) because I don’t really like that. This may seem strange since even kissing 63 (stranger) is normal in my country. Now that I think about it, I hate cheek-kissing as well.
Wouldn’t it be 64 (enjoy) to have a greeting code that is 65 (wide) acceptable I’m not saying we should start doing that, but we can surely do something to avoid misunderstanding.
【答案】
56．is considered 57．on 58．where 59．a 60．leaving 61．to hug 62．frightened 63．strangers 64．enjoyable 65．widely
【分析】本文是记叙文。作者通过自己的亲身经历和例子讲述了不同的国家有非常不同的问候方式。
56．考查时态语态。句中主语a firm handshake和动词consider是被动关系，此处作谓语用被动语态。表示客观事实，与上下文一致用一般现在时。故填is considered。
57．考查介词。此处指亲吻对方的脸颊，在脸上用介词on。故填on。
58．考查定语从句。句中包含定语从句，先行词是France，在定语从句中作地点状语，用关系副词where引导，故填where。
59．考查冠词。句中rule是可数名词单数形式，此处表示一种普遍的规律，universal开头是辅音因素，故填a。
60．考查非谓语动词。句中已有谓语动词，此处用非谓语。前面句子与动词leave是主动关系，用现在分词作结果状语，故填leaving。
61．考查动词不定式。句中What is common here是主语从句，此处强调具体的动作用不定式作表语。故填to hug。
62．考查形容词。句意：拥抱总是让我很害怕，因为我不喜欢拥抱。修饰人用-ed结尾的形容词，故填frightened。
63．考查名词。stranger是单数可数名词，此处表示泛指用复数形式，故填strangers。
64．考查形容词。句意：有一个被广泛接受的问候代码不是很令人愉快吗 此处表示“令人愉快的”用形容词作表语，故填enjoyable。
65．考查副词。修饰形容词acceptable用副词，指广泛接受的，故填widely。
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
近年来，我国旅游业发展日新月异，但是许多景区的环境却被严重污染，触目惊心。假如你是李华，寒假期间你目睹了许多游客的不文明行为，为了改善你家乡的景区环境，请你以“How to Be a Civilized Tourist”为题写一篇短文。注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
How to Be a Civilized Tourist
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【答案】How to Be a Civilized Tourist
With the winter holiday coming, thousands of people pour into the tourist sites. But some tourists have some bad behaviors and habits while visiting some places of interest. So it’s important to know how to be a civilized tourist.
First, we should protect the natural environment. Don’t throw rubbish away or draw anywhere. Besides, when we cross roads, we must obey the traffic rules. Also in public places, we are supposed to wait in line and mustn’t talk loudly. Finally, wherever we go, we should respect local customs and traditions. Just keep it in mind that whenever we travel at home or abroad, we are representing the country to the rest of the world.
To be a civilized tourist will help build a better society. Let’s become civilized tourists!
【导语】本文是开放式作文。近年来，我国旅游业发展日新月异，但是许多景区的环境却被严重污染，触目惊心。目睹许多游客的不文明行为，为了改善你家乡的景区环境要求考生以“How to Be a Civilized Tourist”为题写一篇短文。
【详解】1.词汇积累
重要的：important→vital
此外：besides→morever
记住：keep sth. in mind→bear sth. in mind
代表：represent→stand for
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：With the winter holiday coming, thousands of people pour into the tourist sites.
拓展句：As the winter holiday is coming, thousands of people pour into the tourist sites.
【点睛】【高分句型1】But some tourists have some bad behaviors and habits while visiting some places of interest.（运用了状语从句的省略）
【高分句型2】Just keep it in mind that whenever we travel at home or abroad, we are representing the country to the rest of the world.（运用了that引导宾语从句，whenever引导状
语从句）
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
注意：续写词数应为150字左右。
Police chief Matthew Bruce’s son, Adam, came late into his lives, so he always spoiled him and never said no to him for anything. As Adam grew older, he began to take his parents’ love and concern for granted, as if it were permission for him to do whatever he pleased. There were certainly times when he was criticized for bad grades or sneaking out of the house, but that was limited to only minor blame. Adam thought that if he pretended to be an “ideal” son, he would have to face absolutely no blame from his parents. So he began to act like a good son in front of them while engaging in all sorts of wrongdoing behind their backs, such as breaking the law. However, Adam always got away with it.
One day, Adam was driving back from a party with his friend Freddie when he began over-speeding. Freddie warned him to slow down, but Adam didn’t listen. Adam’s driving worried Freddie. He asked Adam to slow down again, and when Adam didn’t, he grabbed the steering wheel himself, causing the car to slide off the road and ran into a tree on the side. Then they heard the alarm of a police car behind them. The car came to a stop in front of them, and a police officer approached them.
“I’ve been following your car for a while now, and I’m afraid I’ll have to take you to the station for speeding. May I have your driver’s license first ” the police officer said.
Freddie was scared. “Here’s my driver’s license, sir,” he said, offering it to the officer. Adam tried to explain that he was the police chief’s son, but the police officer turned a deaf ear to him. They drove him to the station, and when Adam stepped inside, he was surprised to see his father there. He had been called to the station for an urgent case.
注意：
1.续写词数应为 150 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Adam felt no worries and thought he was out of trouble.
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He told Adam he would need to earn money himself to pay for the fine.
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【答案】
Adam felt no worries and thought he was out of trouble. He began begging his father to let him go and promised not to repeat the same mistake. At this point, Adam thought his father would talk about his case privately to him, and he’d get away with it as he always did, but his father wouldn’t let him off the hook this time. Bruce decided to teach him a lesson. He wanted his son to go to trial and be issued a fine.
He told Adam he would need to earn money himself to pay for the fine. In the end, Adam had to work a part-time job to pay off the fine. When Adam was finally freed from the fine, he didn’t stop working. After working hard for the money, he realized how hard it was to earn money and do something independently. He promised his parents that he would always obey them. Sometimes you need to be strict with your children to teach them a lesson. Bruce didn’t let Adam off the hook when he went against the traffic law. That experience changed Adam for the better. Adam had to pay for his mistakes, no matter how hard he tried to avoid it.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了警察局长的亚当因为父母的溺爱，总是做坏事，但是总能逃脱惩罚。这天亚当开车时超速行驶，想要逃避惩罚，但是这一次父亲决定给他一个教训，他希望他的儿子接受审判，并被处以罚款。这次经历让亚当变得更好。亚当必须为他的错误付出代价，无论他多么努力地避免。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“亚当一点也不担心，认为自己已经摆脱了麻烦。”可知，第一段可描写父亲决定惩罚亚当。
②由第二段首句内容“他告诉亚当，他需要自己挣钱来支付罚款。”可知，第二段可描写亚当为自己的行为付出了代价。
2.续写线索：亚当不担心——祈求父亲——父亲决定惩罚儿子——亚当自己挣钱支付罚款——亚当感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①以为：think/consider
②保证：promise/pledge
③挣脱：free from/release from
情绪类
①严格的：strict/stringent
②私下地：privately/secretly
【点睛】[高分句型1] Adam had to pay for his mistakes, no matter how hard he tried to avoid it. (运用了no matter how引导让步状语从句)
[高分句型2] When Adam was finally freed from the fine, he didn’t stop working. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)2024年高考英语考前必练密卷03（新高考专用）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型(A)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁：考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Who made Mike love skateboarding
A．Catherine. B．John. C．Lucy.
2．When did the woman begin to sneeze
A．On Monday morning. B．On Monday afternoon. C．On Monday night.
3．Why does the man like the country better
A．Because it is quiet and tidy.
B．Because it is less crowded.
C．Because it is full of trees.
4．What was the final score
A．3: 2. B．3: 3. C．3: 4.
5．What does the man mean
A．He’s sure to pass the test.
B．He also thinks the test difficult.
C．He hopes the woman can pass the test.
第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听
完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6．What is the main industry in the woman’s hometown now
A．Fishing. B．Sheep farming. C．Potato growing.
7．What does the man think of the woman’s hometown
A．It’s recommended for travelling.
B．It’s a place with pleasant weather.
C．It’s not a good place to make a living.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8．How many friends does the man want to invite to the party
A．14. B．25. C．13.
9．Why is Matt mentioned in the conversation
A．He suggests the idea of the party.
B．He will help with the man’s party.
C．He had a big birthday party last year.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10．Why does Bruce come to Gloria
A．To issue an invitation.
B．To help her organize a school dance.
C．To inquire about studying abroad.
11．Where will Gloria be on Saturday night
A．In a restaurant. B．In a dance studio. C．At her cousin’s place.
12．What does Gloria advise Bruce to do
A．Practice tennis with her. B．Get in touch with Alice. C．Search for information online.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13．What is the man doing
A．Attending a course.
B．Conducting an interview.
C．Hosting a talent show.
14．Why does Kate gather close friends when setting goals
A．To compete with them.
B．To lose weight together.
C．To share her problems with them.
15．What does Kate believe is the benefit of involving others in goal-setting
A．It helps keep one honest.
B．It allows for friendly competition.
C．It ensures complete secrecy of goals.
16．Why do most people struggle to reach their goals
A．They lack determination.
B．They set unrealistic goals.
C．They lose focus due to busy lives.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17．What does John think about the City Theatre
A．It’s close. B．It’s small. C．It’s crowded.
18．What is Liz’s purpose of making the phone call
A．To share some information. B．To give an invitation. C．To ask a favour.
19．Who had Liz planned to go with
A．Alice. B．John. C．John’s wife.
20．What is the probable relationship between John and Liz
A．Husband and wife. B．Fellow workers. C．Friends.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Wildlife conservation initiatives offer a meaningful way for individuals to actively participate in the protection of endangered species while gaining insights into how they can contribute to their preservation. For those passionate about wildlife, several programs present opportunities for involvement:
◆ Animal Rescue Project, South Africa:
Engage alongside experienced conservationists in Cape Town, solving the challenge of finding new homes for homeless dogs and cats. The project involves an animal hospital equipped to cater to their medical needs and an adoption center dedicated to finding them permanent homes. Due to financial constraints, the center relies heavily on volunteers to handle daily tasks and provide hands-on care for these animals.
◆ Sea Turtle Conservation Project, Sri Lanka:
Witnessing a decline in sea turtle populations due to various commercial activities, this project focuses on supporting hatcheries(孵化场) in their conservation efforts. Participation in the
Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Sri Lanka supports hatcheries in their conservation efforts, including providing financial assistance.Your participation not only aids in providing financial support to these hatcheries but also contributes to the sustainability of sea turtle populations.
◆ Wildlife Conservation Program, Australia:
Immerse yourself in activities such as animal care, facility maintenance, and enrichment tasks, offering an incredible opportunity to gain firsthand international work experience. This program also serves as an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while fostering connections with like-minded individuals from across the globe.
◆ Marine Conservation Program, Bali:
Set in Tianyar, where coral reef degradation threatens the ecosystem, this initiative aims to restore and conserve the reef to ensure a sustainable future for the local community and marine life.
21．What is the primary objective of the Animal Rescue Project in South Africa
A．To provide medical care for injured wildlife.
B．To conduct research on endangered species.
C．To organize volunteer activities in Cape Town.
D．To rehabilitate and rehome stray dogs and cats.
22．How does participation in the Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Sri Lanka contribute to the preservation of sea turtle populations
A．By organizing awareness campaigns about marine conservation.
B．By establishing new habitats for sea turtles.
C．By providing financial support to local hatcheries.
D．By regulating commercial fishing activities.
23．What makes the Wildlife Conservation Program in Australia an attractive opportunity for participants
A．The chance to explore the cultural heritage of Australia.
B．The opportunity to engage in international work experience.
C．The availability of luxurious accommodations for volunteers.
D．The focus on research projects studying various animal species.
B
In a gray box, I have a thick pile of love letters. I imagine about sharing them with a granddaughter when I’m 90. But my most treasured love letter is from one of my best friends. It’s a handwritten letter years ago when I was having trouble getting over a man. Her letter is the most romantic in my pile. It made no excuses. It simply let me know that I was loved.
Reflecting on her gift, and the dying art of handwritten letters in our age of emails and emoticons, I chose to conduct an experiment this Christmas: replacing presents with heartfelt,
handwritten love letters for my family members.
In our digital era, most of us rarely take the time to share deeply considered thoughts and emotions with the people in our lives. Handwriting captures the writer’s emotions, often preserved longer than digital exchanges. However, technology is taking over. First came typewriters and keyboards. Now a new brain-computer lets people type with their minds. What are we losing when we sacrifice the physical labor behind the written word We tend to value what we struggle for. Have we undervalued the human exchange of ideas
That day, I came across a letter my mom wrote to her parents when she was young. She seemed so comfortable with her parents. It was a relationship I didn’t have with her. I was inspired by my mother’s letter to her parents when I sat down to write my letter to her. I wanted her to know my love, and to close the crack that technology and culture had created between us. With each sentence, I was discovering new and deeper ways of seeing my mother, and making myself known to her in more thoughtful ways as well.
Eight single-space pages later, my hand was aching but I was done. It was only the first of my love letters, but it was already clear: What had begun as a fun project was in fact one of the most important undertakings of my life.
24．Why does the author mention her love letters in Paragraph 1
A．To show her grand charm as a young girl. B．To share them with one of her granddaughters.
C．To highlight the value of handwritten letters. D．To look back upon her romantic relationship.
25．How will technology probably affect us in the digital age
A．Making our interaction less emotional. B．Encouraging our thoughtful communication.
C．Saving our physical labor in conveying emotions. D．Increasing our effort in handwritten exchanges.
26．Why did the author handwrite a letter to her mother
A．To give her mother a big surprise. B．To answer her mother’s handwritten letter.
C．To bridge a communication gap. D．To make her mother feel more comfortable.
27．What did the author learn from her experiment
A．The irreplaceable bond of family members.
B．The tendency of information technology.
C．The expression of emotions in the digital age.
D．The power of handwritten correspondence.
C
Phonetic (语音的) information-the smallest sound elements of speech, typically represented by the alphabet-is considered by many linguists (语言学家) to be the foundation of language.
Infants are thought to learn these small sound elements and add them together to make words. But a new study suggests that phonetic information is learnt too late and slowly for this to be the case. Instead, rhythmic information helps babies learn language by emphasizing the boundaries of individual words and is effective even in the first few months of life
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Trinity College Dublin investigated babies' ability to process phonetic information during their first year. The study found that phonetic information wasn't successfully encoded until babies were seven months old, and was still rare for babies at 11 months old when they began to say their first words. A sister study has shown that rhythmic information was processed by babies at two months old -and individual differences predicted later language outcomes.
Professor Giovanni Di Liberto said, “This is the first evidence we have of how brain activity relates to phonetic information changes over time in response to continuous speech.” Previously, studies have relied on comparing the responses to nonsense syllables, like "bif" and “bof” instead.
“We believe that rhythmic information is the hidden glue underpinning the development of a well-functioning language system,” said Cambridge “Infants can use rhythmic information like a scaffold or skeleton to add phonetic information on to. For example, they might learn that the rhythm pattern of English words is typically strong-weak, as in 'daddy' or 'mummy', with the stress on the first syllable. They can use this rhythm pattern to guess where one word ends and another begins when listening to natural speech.”
Goswami says that there is a long history in trying to explain dyslexia (阅读理解) and developmental language disorder in terms of phonetic problems, but the evidence doesn't add up. She believes that individual differences in children's language originate with rhythm.
28．What is the key to babies language learning according to the new study
A．Nonsense syllables. B．Phonetic information.
C．Rhythmic information. D．Parent-kid interaction.
29．What does the underlined phrase “add up” in the last paragraph probably mean
A．Exist. B．Expand.
C．Seem reasonable. D．Seem formal.
30．What does Giovanni Di Liberto think of the new study
A．It is meaningful.
B．It missed adult participants out.
C．It needs further investigation.
D．Its result proved the previous assumption.
31．What can be concluded from the study
A．It's better for parents to use baby talk.
B．Singing to babies may help them learn a language.
C．It's essential for babies to be exposed to phonetic information.
D．Dyslexia results from poor response to continuous speech.
D
In order to meet growing food production and energy needs in low-and middle-income countries, solar-powered groundwater irrigation (灌溉) is rapidly gaining ground. More than 500,000 solar pumps (泵) have been set up in south Asia over the last few years and a major expansion is planned across sub-Saharan Africa.
Dustin Garrick, professor in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, along with an international team, examined the trend toward solar pumps as a clear opportunity for boosting agricultural yields and reducing poverty, but the opportunity comes with risks.
While replacing electric or gas pumps with solar-powered irrigation holds the promise of reducing carbon emissions (排放), it is not guaranteed. Farmers who have access to these pumps may expand production of crops or diversify into other activities, which are not emissions neutral. Solar pumps will increase groundwater pumping efficiency, which may be desirable in regions that support such increases, but this could worsen groundwater lessening in regions that are already stressed. The cheap clean energy of solar pumps may lead to increased groundwater development, without necessarily decreasing overall emissions.
Despite these challenges, the clean-energy boost can serve as a stimulus for positive change in water and energy management but will require enhanced regulation and planning in both low-and high-income settings. Garrick and his team advocate for improved data collection initiatives, with a shift from separated to integrated approaches. They suggest using technology to measure water pumping and collecting remotely sensed data to monitor land use changes. As well, regulatory improvements are crucial, with mounting limits for carbon emissions and groundwater lessening established at various levels.
With groundwater management already a difficult challenge, we must act fast to understand the implications of the clean energy boost and poverty reduction acts to avoid these gains being won away by wells running dry. The rapid adoption of solar irrigation intensifies the urgency, demanding adaptation from governments and institutions to sail through these complexities.
32．According to paragraph 3, there is a conflict between ________.
A．poor farmers and solar-powered irrigation B．human consumption and clean energy limits
C．crop diversity and crop production expansion D．pumping efficiency and groundwater exhaustion
33．What did Garrick and his team suggest for a positive change
A．Integrating data collection and regulation. B．Improving carbon emission monitoring.
C．Separating data for land use changes. D．Establishing groundwater levels.
34．What does the author propose the readers do
A．Perform as the authorities suggest. B．Act based on further understanding.
C．Quicken the adoption of solar irrigation. D．Challenge the groundwater management.
35．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．The Complexities of Adopting Solar Pumps
B．Solar-Powered Irrigation: Farmers’ New Future
C．The Promise and Risks of Solar-Powered Irrigation
D．Balancing Clean Energy Boost and Poverty Reduction
第二节(共5小题:每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Helping Your Kids to Be Interested in Sports
Being active and moving is something that is so important for us all, especially for children. 36 However, some parents can feel shocked when they see that their child isn’t interested in sports. So how can you encourage them to have ago
It is such a good idea to lead by example when you are a parent. This is true for a variety of aspects, but especially forgetting children involved in sport. 37 So you need to be someone who is interested and active, if you want any hope of them doing so too. If you lay on the couch all day then they will just learn to do that too.
38 Although they can choose who they want to support, seeing your enthusiasm for a particular player or team can be just what is needed to start their journey. You could look for a team uniform store to get them a sports shirt with their name on for example, as well as see the team play at one of their games. 39
If something is dull, it will be hard for children to be enthusiastic about it. This will make them resent(讨厌) it, which is not a good thing for later in life. If they show particular skill and learn to play sport, then more practice and training can come in. 40 When they can enjoy what they do, they will only see it as something fun to do, rather than what we as adults might see it as, such as a chore to burn calories.
Whatever sport your child chooses to play, encourage them and make it fun, and then it will be something that they will want to carry on doing as they go about the rest of their lives.
A．They won’t be interested in sports if you’re not.
B．here are some other tips that you would share with them.
C．Share your enthusiasm and it will help to lighten a passion.
D．So think about ways that can get them to be active in the sports.
E．How active a child is will impact their overall health and learning.
F．Apart from leading by example, you could also share your favorite team.
G．However, the main message forgetting children into sport is to keep it fun.
第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In February 2020, Max’s friend Rick was diagnosed with cancer. Max 41 Rick during the last month of his life, thus becoming 42 of the care provided to his friend by North Devon Hospice (临终关怀医院). “The hospital took such good care of him that I wanted to do something to show my 43 ,” says Max.
Max 44 a fundraising mission in March 2020. When Max first put up a tent in the yard of his house, he was 10 years old and had just 45 his friend Rick. “Before my friend died of cancer, he gave me a tent and told me to ‘have an adventure’,” says Max.
Through a years-long campaign, he became known as “The Boy in the Tent” and 46 more than 700,000 in 2023. Such a 47 allowed the hospital to 48 around 500 patients in their own homes, helping them face the 49 of an illness like cancer.
When he recalls his 50 experiences. Max says that he won’t 51 a single thing about the past three years. It’s easy to imagine, however, the past years weren’t free of 52 for Max: from collapsed tents to keeping warm throughout storms and snowy nights.
Max faced everything with his positive attitude and goal-driven mind. “One time my tent collapsed in the wind and rain at about 10:00 pm and I 53 to put it up again,” he says. “Despite all, I never regret it. I 54 love my one-of-a-kind adventure and I believe Rick would enjoy it as well if he were 55 .”
41．A．cured B．saved C．missed D．supported
42．A．aware B．ashamed C．proud D．tired
43．A．ambition B．appreciation C．concern D．generosity
44．A．started B．delayed C．continued D．completed
45．A．found B．treated C．contacted D．lost
46．A．collected B．spent C．withdrew D．wasted
47．A．variety B．sum C．style D．theme
48．A．pick out B．turn down C．give up D．care for
49．A．history B．research C．impact D．source
50．A．traveling B．volunteering C．nursing D．camping
51．A．repeat B．change C．remember D．describe
52．A．challenges B．diseases C．repairs D．performances
53．A．hoped B．promised C．managed D．hesitated
54．A．usually B．similarly C．actually D．regularly
55．A．asleep B．present C．strong D．wealthy
第二节(共10小题:每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Different countries have wildly different forms of greeting.
In the USA, when you pass by someone you know, a nod is acceptable, and you usually shake hands with someone you first meet. But in Latin countries, a firm handshake 56 (consider) rude. In my home country, Mauritius, when people meet, they usually kiss each other 57 the cheeks. This is also common in France, 58 the act is called faire la bise. However, this is not 59 universal rule.
During my first week in the USA, I kissed every single girl I met. My friends had to tell me that that was inappropriate, 60 (leave) me in great embarrassment. What is common here, however, is for friends 61 (hug) each other – something I was not used to. Hugs always make me 62 (frighten) because I don’t really like that. This may seem strange since even kissing 63 (stranger) is normal in my country. Now that I think about it, I hate cheek-kissing as well.
Wouldn’t it be 64 (enjoy) to have a greeting code that is 65 (wide) acceptable I’m not saying we should start doing that, but we can surely do something to avoid misunderstanding.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
近年来，我国旅游业发展日新月异，但是许多景区的环境却被严重污染，触目惊心。假如你是李华，寒假期间你目睹了许多游客的不文明行为，为了改善你家乡的景区环境，请你以“How to Be a Civilized Tourist”为题写一篇短文。注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
How to Be a Civilized Tourist
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第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
注意：续写词数应为150字左右。
Police chief Matthew Bruce’s son, Adam, came late into his lives, so he always spoiled him and never said no to him for anything. As Adam grew older, he began to take his parents’ love and concern for granted, as if it were permission for him to do whatever he pleased. There were certainly times when he was criticized for bad grades or sneaking out of the house, but that was limited to only minor blame. Adam thought that if he pretended to be an “ideal” son, he would have to face absolutely no blame from his parents. So he began to act like a good son in front of them while engaging in all sorts of wrongdoing behind their backs, such as breaking the law. However, Adam always got away with it.
One day, Adam was driving back from a party with his friend Freddie when he began over-speeding. Freddie warned him to slow down, but Adam didn’t listen. Adam’s driving worried Freddie. He asked Adam to slow down again, and when Adam didn’t, he grabbed the steering wheel himself, causing the car to slide off the road and ran into a tree on the side. Then they heard the alarm of a police car behind them. The car came to a stop in front of them, and a police officer approached them.
“I’ve been following your car for a while now, and I’m afraid I’ll have to take you to the station for speeding. May I have your driver’s license first ” the police officer said.
Freddie was scared. “Here’s my driver’s license, sir,” he said, offering it to the officer. Adam tried to explain that he was the police chief’s son, but the police officer turned a deaf ear to him. They drove him to the station, and when Adam stepped inside, he was surprised to see his father there. He had been called to the station for an urgent case.
注意：
1.续写词数应为 150 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Adam felt no worries and thought he was out of trouble.
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He told Adam he would need to earn money himself to pay for the fine.
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